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About the Role

The Chair who should have an understanding of not-for-profit organisations, provides leadership and integrity to build the Board culture and processes, including:

Ensuring meetings are efficient and effective

Chairing six meetings per year plus the Annual General Meeting

Developing ways of work that promotes shared leadership amongst Board members

Promoting a vision for success and long term sustainability

Working in collaboration with the State Commissioner to support the implementation of the strategic plan.

The term of the Chair is for 2 years. If mutually agreed the Chair may be reappointed for additional terms of two years but not exceeding 6 years. Appointment of the Chair will be by Girl Guides Western Australian Board with noting of the appointment by members at the next Annual General Meeting.

About the Organisation

Organisation Name : Girl Guides Western Australia

Girl Guides Western Australia is part of a global movement with more than 10 000 000 members in 150 countries. The Mission of Girl Guides Australia is to enable girls and young women to become confident, self-respecting, responsible community members and this is achieved through a varied program of activities which incorporate fun, friendship and adventure with personal development.